Something like now at 11 00, this abandoned bay area building goes up in flames. Tonight neighbors tell us Something Like this was bound to happen. Good evening, im veronica de la cruz. And im elizabeth cook. The blighted library burned down this afternoon on miller avenue in east oakland. Kpix 5 chris nair says it has been used by squatters. Reporter investigators say the building is a complete loss tonight after the third fire in less than a year. Neighbors say the city of oakland should have closed it up years ago. The top floor of the building that was once east oaklands library looked nothing more than a fire ball. The whole top floor is gone. When we arrived on scene, the whole building was engulfed in flames. The Structural Engineer red tagged the cityowned building, which had been abandoned for decade. Some neighbors say the fire began with a brawl between squatters. Someone set the fire intentionally. But a woman who did not want to show us her face said the place was a drug d
Homes. Cal fire did not hesitate to evacuate 150 families nearby. Here on the southern flank the next morning, it was a surreal mix of peace and destruction. One side a picturesque Santa Cruz Mountain scene. The other, the wildfire burning out of control. Todays forecast for the Santa Cruz Mountains was about as good as it gets short of it actually raining. Calm winds, Cool Temperatures and high humidity kept the flames low and slow. With the flames creechg along the ground creeping along the ground, the strategy in this canyon is let it burn to the water edge and then to the manmade fire break and watch as it snuffs itself out. The fire dancing into their backyards, neighbors who at first ignored the mandatory Evacuation Order are finally going. What do you say to people who say you are crazy and stupid for being here . Well, let me see. Thats a good question. Are we crazy or stupid . Up the hill at a high point along bear creek road, crews are clearing brush and preparing for battle
Were just learning just how much more significant. Valero is responsible for releasing 74,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the air for a three week period where it flaired off as dangerous gas and put near by communities at risk. Reporter 74,000 pounds compared to 15,000 pounds in all of 2015. And 14,000 pounds in all of 2016. Holland crestman sulfur dioxide can exacerbate or make worse people who are suffering from asthma. Reporter and thats not all. Reporter the refinery released an amount of carbon ulculphide which can cause damage to your brain and lungs over a long period exposure. Reporter and the public was not made aware. This is the first accounting that weved had of how big a volume were talking about. Reporter the mayor of benecia has called for more transparticipant transparency from the refinery. Valero isnt a bad company he would just like more information when accidents happen. Valero has been good neighbors. I try to buy valero gas when i can. Im in the neighborhood. T
Lift up your head and keep moving or let the paranoia haunt you . Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence i keep my feefifofum i keep my heart undone the strong in me, i still smile. Her victory celebration. But the polls are tightening. And stocks are stumbling. Just one week until election day, Hillary Clinton is already planning her victory celebration. But the poles are tightening. And stocks are stumbling. Im elizabeth cook. And im ken bastida. It looks like the president ial race could come down to the wire. Veronica . Reporter a week ago, it looks like Hillary Clinton had a Comfortable Lead but tonight new National Polls show the race is tightened by the day. Alicia machado introduced Hillary Clinton at one of her three rallies today. I could not be prouder to cast my first president ial vote for Hillary Clinton. Reporter machado says donald trump called her miss peggy after she gained weight. Can we stop for a minute and reflect on the absurdity of donald trump fin
Lift up your head and keep moving or let the paranoia haunt you . Everybody lack confidence, everybody lack confidence i keep my feefifofum i keep my heart undone the strong in me, i still smile. Her victory celebration. But the polls are tightening. And stocks are stumbling. Just one week until election day, Hillary Clinton is already planning her victory celebration. But the poles are tightening. And stocks are stumbling. Im elizabeth cook. And im ken bastida. It looks like the president ial race could come down to the wire. Veronica . Reporter a week ago, it looks like Hillary Clinton had a Comfortable Lead but tonight new National Polls show the race is tightened by the day. Alicia machado introduced Hillary Clinton at one of her three rallies today. I could not be prouder to cast my first president ial vote for Hillary Clinton. Reporter machado says donald trump called her miss peggy after she gained weight. Can we stop for a minute and reflect on the absurdity of donald trump fin